Mattie McGrath (Tipperary South, Independent)

I am delighted to be able to contribute. I do not come from a marine county, although I am not too far away from one. I will support the Bill, like most members of the Technical Group. I welcome the appointment of Deputy Coveney as Minister in this area. I compliment his late father on the positive actions he took in the past in this area. I know it is an area that is close to his heart. I note he has a bit of a tan. I hope he got some of it last Sunday at our spectacular show in Clonmel. I am sorry I was not able to meet him. He had gone when I arrived, but he is welcome in Tipperary anytime.

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